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YD08 EHJ

2008 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,190 mi
Last recorded107,190 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper D89,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 EHJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 107,190 miles

all suspension components corroded and rear axle corroded and subframe

offside front wheel bearing rough

Pass 3 Jan 2024 105,985 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 105,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,653 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 103,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 101,657 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 101,657 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed at nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 98,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 91,351 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,036 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 88,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,163 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 82,163 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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YD08 EHJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 89,516 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD08 EHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YD08 EHJ is a 2008 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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